Catling Advocacy LLC

10/16/2026

Growing up with dyslexia wasn’t easy. I struggled to read, dreaded being called on in class, and spent years believing I wasn’t good enough.

But what once felt like a weakness became one of my greatest strengths. Dyslexia unlocked my creativity, taught me to see the world differently, and ultimately became my superpower.

No child should ever feel ashamed of how they learn. And no one (and no president) should ever make them feel otherwise.

To every kid who has ever felt less than because they learn differently:

You are capable of more than you know, and I hope you never stop believing in yourself.

10/16/2026

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month. Three things we want every family to know:

1. A learning difference is not a measure of intelligence. Our students are curious, creative and capable. They often just need instruction that matches how they learn.

2. The right teaching makes a real difference. Direct, systematic, multi-sensory instruction with lots of review is what the research supports.

3. You are not alone. If school feels like a daily battle for your child, there are options, and people who can help you sort through them.

Wondering what a specialized school could look like for your child? Call us at (603) 964-4903.

10/11/2026

You can’t make someone choose you.

That’s a hard thing to learn when you’re little. It can still be hard when you’re grown.

The Friends Who Stay grew from wanting children to feel less alone when friendship hurts and to notice the people who keep showing up.

“The friends who stay… those are your quarters.” 💛

This story holds a special place in my heart.

Get to know me and my book world:
https://courtneyowenbooks.com

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

All 50 states now have dyslexia laws. So why are we STILL waiting for kids to fail?

I’m so grateful to Michelle at Michelle Sullivan • Science of Reading • Literacy Podcast for inviting me onto her Literacy in Color podcast during Dyslexia Awareness Month!

We covered quite a few of my hot-button issues, including the continued “wait to fail” approach, early screening and identification, dyslexia legislation, what goes wrong between passing laws and actually implementing them, and why making progress isn’t necessarily the same as closing the gap.

We’ve made tremendous progress with dyslexia legislation, but I’m not convinced we’re seeing the changes in classrooms that we had hoped for.

I really believe parents and teachers have to come together to make this happen in their local schools and districts. We can’t rely on legislation alone.

Michelle and I covered a LOT, and I hope you’ll give it a listen and tell me what you think!

🎧 Comment PODCAST and I’ll send you the link!

10/06/2026

https://ocr.endseclusion.org/StateDetail?state=ME

Maine OCR Data

State Detail on 2023-24 OCR Restraint and Seclusion. An interactive dashboard visualizing the Office of Civil Rights school data on.

10/02/2026

You can watch Left Behind for free during Dyslexia Awareness Month.

This powerful documentary follows a group of mothers fighting to give children with dyslexia the education they deserve.

We’re proud to make this film available to stream for free during Dyslexia Awareness Month. We hope you’ll watch, share with your community, and continue to raise awareness.

Stream for free: bit.ly/4AKqj2F

09/21/2026

https://www.specialeducationaction.com/p/us-department-of-education-identifies

Maine must correct failures in preschool oversight, service decisions, data reporting, financial controls, and protections for families.

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

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